- Both of these dramas are adapted from novels by the same author, Liu Cui Hu.
- They share the same topic of urban life. Explore people's desires, mental states and adulthood when living in a metropolitan setting.
- They focus quite a lot on the romantic lives of the characters and through that delve into their most personal inner selves.
- The unique subjects that Liu Cui Hu develops: tricky, playful and against-stereotypes characters; flirting is an act of romance; self-value is the most important value;... There are more you can look for while enjoying both dramas.

Differences:
Fake It is easier and safer to enjoy, but In Between addresses affairs and messy relationships, so be aware.

- These 2 dramas focus on the same profession of anchors/announcers. Work setting is in a broadcast company.
- They have a romantic comedy vibe with a mix of dramatic undertones.
- FMLs are in their early 30s and work hard to achieve career recognition. Both MLs seem a bit aggressive and bossy.
- Both have love triangle topic.